Wilson Combat 1911 ETM Magazine Failure!

Published on April 7, 2018
Duration: 5:27

This video details a critical failure experienced with new Wilson Combat ETM 1911 magazines. The speaker, Mike from Tactical Considerations, encountered consistent failures to feed and slide lock issues due to follower tilt in the new magazines. Furthermore, one magazine completely disassembled upon ejection. The speaker highlights a potential quality control issue, noting a handwritten '7' on all three faulty magazines, and advises 1911 owners to inspect their magazines, especially those purchased within the last 8 months, for similar defects.

Quick Summary

New Wilson Combat ETM 1911 magazines experienced critical failures including follower tilt causing feeding issues and slide lock, and one magazine completely disassembled. A potential quality control issue is suggested, marked by a handwritten '7' on faulty units. Owners are advised to inspect recent purchases for defects.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction and 1911 Platform Preference
  2. 00:21Range Session and Initial Issues
  3. 00:42Preference for Wilson Combat Magazines
  4. 00:57New Wilson Combat ETM Magazine Failures
  5. 01:40Follower Tilt and Feeding Problems
  6. 02:03Magazine Disassembly Upon Ejection
  7. 02:16Potential Quality Control Marker ('7')
  8. 02:48Structural Weakness of Magazine Body
  9. 03:01Persistent Feeding Issues Despite Fixes
  10. 03:23Warning to 1911 Owners
  11. 03:42Importance of Testing Gear
  12. 04:04Laziness Leads to Failure
  13. 04:16Return Policy via Brownells
  14. 04:23Continued Trust in Wilson Combat
  15. 04:52Identifying Potential Defective Batch
  16. 05:12Call for Viewer Feedback
  17. 05:23Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific issues were encountered with the new Wilson Combat ETM 1911 magazines?

The new Wilson Combat ETM 1911 magazines experienced consistent failures to feed and slide lock issues due to follower tilt, especially when rounds were low. Additionally, one magazine completely disassembled upon ejection, indicating a significant structural defect.

What might be the cause of the Wilson Combat ETM magazine failures?

The speaker suggests a potential quality control issue with a specific batch of magazines. This is indicated by a handwritten '7' found on all three faulty magazines, implying a possible oversight during manufacturing or inspection.

How can 1911 owners check their Wilson Combat ETM magazines for potential problems?

1911 owners should inspect their Wilson Combat ETM magazines, particularly those purchased in the last 3-8 months. Look for signs of follower tilt, weak springs, or loose components. The speaker noted that a faulty magazine's base plate could be easily pressed off with a thumb.

What is the speaker's overall opinion on Wilson Combat magazines despite this failure?

Despite this specific failure, the speaker expresses continued trust in Wilson Combat magazines, having used them for about ten years with thousands of rounds without prior issues. They believe this was likely a bad batch and intend to purchase more Wilson Combat magazines after returning the defective ones.

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